Cigarette conserver



Nov. 30, 1943. M, HQRU K 2,335,674

CIGARETTE CONSERVER Filed July 9, 1942 INVENTOR.

Max ,forlzfck T5 5- BY 1 ATTORNEY Patented Nov. 30, 1943 =UNlTED STATES PATENT OFFICE CIGARETTE: CONSERVER Max Horlick, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Application July 9, 1942, Serial No. 450,233

4 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a cigarette conserver.

More specifically, the invention proposes the construction of a cigarette conserver characterized by a hollow container having an open front end into which the lit end of a partially smoked cigarette is adapted to be engaged and a cover for closing the open end in a manner to snuff the partially smoked cigarette and preserve its natural flavor until the remaining half can be smoked. a

Another object of the invention proposes the construction of a conserver of non-inflammable material and into which a lit cigarette may be engaged to be snuffed in a manner to prevent the cigarette from causing fires or burning the fingers of children or adults until such time as the cigarette has been snuffed.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a means for holding the cover of the conserver in various extended positions relative to the container in a manner to accommodate partially burnt cigarettes of difierent lengths and prevent the remaining portions of the cigarettes from being crushed due to collapsing of the container and cover when carried in ones pocket.

A still further object of this invention proposes the construction of a cigarette conserver which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

In the accompanying drawing forming'a material part of this disclosure Fig. 1 is a separated perspective View of a cigarette conserver constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 1 but illustrating a modification of the invention.

Fig. 4 is a separated perspective view of a cigarette conserver constructed in accordance with a still further modification of this invention.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken on the line 55 of Fi 4.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken on the line B6 of Fig. 5.

Fig. '7 is an enlarged detailed view of a portion of Fig. 5.

The cigarette conserver, according to this invention, includes a hollow cylindrical container |0 having an open end The container I0 is molded of metal or other similar non-inflammable materials. A partly smoked cigarette I2 is adapted to be extended into the container I0 lit end first through the open end H of the-container III.

A shell-like cap I3 is provided for engagement upon the container ID. This cap I3 is also molded of metal or other similar non-inflammable material. The cap I3 is engaged over the unlit projecting end of the cigarette l2 to cause the cigarette to be completely encased.

The method of using the cigarette conserver is as follows:

If a cigarette cannot be completely smoked after being lit, the cap I3 is removed from the conserver and th lit cigarette is engaged into the container l0 lit end first. The cap I3 is then engaged over the projecting unlit end of the cigarette and onto the end of the container to completely encase the cigarette I2. This will snufi the cigarette and preserve its flavor until it can be relit and completely smoked.

It is pointed out that the conserver by completely enclosing the cigarette will cause the cigarette to be immediately snuffed and prevent fires from starting and children and adultss fingers from being burned.

In Fig. 3 the construction of the cigarette conserver is similar to that previously described, except that th container I0 is rolled from a sheet of metal and has its outer end closed by means of an end wall I integrally formed with the body of the container l0 and bent to extend across the end thereof.

The cap |3 is also rolled from a sheet of metal and. has its outer end closed by means of an end wall I5 integrally formed with the body of the cap l3 and bent to extend across the end thereof.

In other respects this form of the invention is similar tothat previously described and like reference numerals identify like parts in each of the several views. v

In-Figs. 4 to 6, the cigarette conserver, includes a hollow cylindrical container ZU-having anopen front end 2|. -A lit cigarette 22 is adapted to be extended into the container 20 through the open end 2| lit end first.

A shell-like cap 23 is provided for engagement 1 0 1 the open'end 2| of the container 20 over the unlit projecting end of the cigarette 22 to completely encase the cigarette.

A knob 24 is provided for closing the back end of the container 2%. This knob 24 has a skirt wall 25 extended into the end of the container 20. Intel-engaging grooves 26 are formed on the skirt wall 25 and adjacent end of the container 20 for rotatively supporting the knob to be turned relative to the container 2|). Means is provided controlled by rotation of the knob 24 for locking the cap 23 in various fixed positions relative to the container 2!! to prevent the cap 23 from crushing the end of a cigarette 22 having a length exceeding the length of the container 22.

This means comprises a resilient finger 21 extended along the outer wall of the container 20. One end of the finger 27 is secured in position by means of rivets 28. Intermediate of its ends the finger 21 is formed with a pin 29 which extends into the interior of the container 20 through an opening 30 formed in the side wall of the container 2B. The free end of the finger 21 is roughened by knurling 21 and is adapted to engage the inside face of the cap 23, illustrated by dot and dash lines in Fig. 5, to hold the cap against movement relative to the container 2B.

A ring 3! is rotatively disposed with the container 2G in an aligned position with the pin 29. This ring 3| is connected to the skirt wall 25 of the knob 24 by means of connecting straps 32 which extend along diametrically opposite sides of the inside wall of the container 20. At one point the ring 3! is formed with an outwardly depressed cam surface 33 and when this cam surface bears against the pin 29 it pushes it outwards to flex the free end of the finger 21 towards the inside face of th cap 23 to engage the free end of the finger 21 against the inner face of the cap 23.

It Will be understood that when the free end of the finger 21 engages the cap 23 the cap will be locked in position, permitting the conserver to be placed within ones pocket without the danger of the cap 23 being pushed further onto the end of the container 2!! to crush the end of the cigarette 22 which exceeds the length of the container 20. To release the cap 23 it is merely necessary to turn the knob 24 relative to the container 26 to disengage the cam surface 33 from the pin 29 freeing the finger 21 permitting its natural resiliency to disengage its free end from the inner face of the cap 23.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

H i thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

l. A cigarette conserver, comprising a hollow cylindrical container having an open front end through which a partly smoked cigarette may be placed lit end first and with the unlit end projecting, a knob rotatively mounted on and closing the rear end of said container, a shelllike can sildably engageable upon the open front end of said container and over the unlit projecting end of said cigarette, and means for releasibly holding said shell-like cap in various extended positions on said container and operatively connected with said knob.

2. A cigarette conserver, comprising a hollow cylindrical container having an open front end through which a partly smoked cigarette may be placed lit end first and with the unlit end projecting, a knob rotatively mounted on and closing the rear end of aid container, a shelllike cap slidably engageable upon the open front end of said container and over the unlit projecting end of said cigarette, and means for releasibly holding said shell-like cap in various extended positions on said container and operatively connected with said knob, comprising a finger having one end secured to the outer face of said container, a pin on said finger intermediate of its end and projected into the interior of said container through an opening formed in the side thereof and means within said container connected with said rotatable knob for urging said pin outwards to flex the free end of said finger to bear against the inside face of said cap.

3. A cigarette conserver, comprising a hollow cylindrical container having an open front end through which a partly smoked cigarette may be placed lit end first and with the unlit end projecting, a knob rotatively mounted on and closing the rear end of said container, a shell-like cap slidably engageable upon the open front end of said container and over the unlit projecting end of said cigarette, and means for releasably holding said shell-like cap in various extended positions on said container and operatively connected with said knob, comprising a finger having one end secured to the outer face of said container, a pin on said finger intermediate of its ends and projected into the interior of said container through an opening formed in the side thereof and means for urging said pin outwards to flex the free end of said finger to bear against the inside face of said cap, comprising a ring within said container and aligned with said pin, straps connecting said ring to said knob to be rotated thereby, and an outwardly pressed cam surface formed on said ring and engageable with the inner end of said pin to urge it outwards in a certain turned position of said knob.

4. A cigarette conserver, comprising a hollow cylindrical container having an open front end through which a partly smoked cigarette may be placed l-it end first and with the unlit end projecting, a knob rotatively mounted on and closing the rear end of said container, a shell-like cap slidably engageable upon the open front end of said container and over the unlit projecting end of said cigarette, and means for releasably holding said shell-like cap in various extended positions on said container and operatively connected with said knob, comprising a finger having one end secured to the outer face of said container, a pin on said finger intermediate of its ends and projected into the interior of said container through an opening formed in the side thereof and means for urging said pin outwards to flex the free end of said finger to bear against the inside face of said cap, and knurling formed on the urface of the outer free end of said finger which engages said cap.

MAX HORLICK. 

